Ensuring local governments can protect and promote the human rights of all
On Thursday 4 July from 13:00 to 14:00 CEST, the Human Rights Council will host the side event “Capacity building for local governments to realize human rights for all” as part of its 56th session.
The aim is to examine the recommendations made by the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights in his report of the expert meeting on enhancing capacity-building for local governments to foster human rights consistently. This important event, organized by the Permanent Missions of the Republic of Korea, Chile, Egypt, Romania, and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, promises much-needed and fruitful discussions.
Read the flyer to find out the list of distinguished speakers. Amongst these is the esteemed Professor Olivier De Schutter, Special Rapporteur on Human Rights and Extreme Poverty.
Read the concept note to learn more about the important role that local governments play in promoting human rights.
If you are interested in following enlightening interactions on local governance and human rights, make sure to attend the meeting using this link .